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12/06/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Accumulating evidence suggests curcumin and turmeric can treat psychiatric disorders

Living with a psychiatric disorder can be devastating for both sufferers and their loved ones. Unfortunately, many of the solutions offered by modern medicine do more harm than good while offering little in the way of relief. Thankfully, researchers have discovered that a compound in the popular Indian spice turmeric has the potential to effectively […]

12/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

How does micronutrient deficiency affect gut microbes?

You aren’t the only one who gets nourished by the food you eat – the good bacteria in your gut also benefit from it, thanks to the micronutrients found in your food. An article in the Sanford Burnham Prebys news page reported that a deficiency in vitamins and minerals harms your gut microbiota. This is particularly worrisome given […]

12/05/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

A traditional Indian ethnomedicine displays powerful wound-healing properties

A study by researchers from Cairo University showed that the ammania waterwort (Bergia ammannioides) has great potential as a wound treatment. This study, which was published in the journal Pharmaceutical Biology, used in vitro and in vivo experiments to determine the biological activities of the plant. For a wound to heal, it has to undergo three steps, […]

12/04/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Powerful compounds that naturally lower blood pressure

These days, more people are making unhealthy lifestyle choices with regards to their diet and physical activity leading to a rise in the number of people suffering from conditions like high blood pressure. Approximately 70 million Americans have already been diagnosed with this condition and there are many more who have “prehypertension,” a condition wherein blood pressure […]

12/04/2018 / By Vicki Batts

High doses of vitamin C cured a patient of Zika virus – medical report

If you believed the stories promoted by the mainstream media, it would seem that the Zika virus was an unstoppable threat to humanity, poised to unleash a wave of birth defects and other health problems. Though the Zika scandal has been exposed, much fear remains — in large part thanks to governing agencies that thrive […]

12/03/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Ozone is a safer and greener alternative to toxic insecticides

People who are looking for natural alternatives to synthetic insecticides need not look any further than a gas found in the atmosphere. In a recent study, researchers from the Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado in Venezuela suggest using ozone, a naturally occurring gas in the stratosphere, to get rid of insect pests. Their findings, which appeared in the […]

12/02/2018 / By Janine Acero

People with heart disease can substantially reduce their risk of dying prematurely by closely adhering to the Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet is known to reduce the risk of developing stroke and heart disease. These benefits come mainly from the healthy fats, dietary fiber, and beneficial plant compounds found in this diet. But can it also help people who already suffer from heart disease? Results from a study presented at the European Society of Cardiologists Society Congress show […]

12/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Myrrh essential oil is a natural remedy for skin fungal infections

Cutaneous fungal infections, which are noninvasive infections of the skin, hair, or nails, may be treated using myrrh (Commiphora molmol). A study published in Pharmaceutical Biology confirmed that myrrh is an effective treatment for skin fungal infections. Myrrh, a resin obtained from the cracked stem of thorny tree species of the genus Commiphora, has been […]

12/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study looks at the potential of red peppers as a natural anti-inflammatory agent

Red peppers have a distinct flavor that adds a spicy kick to foods. However, red peppers are not only limited to culinary use, but they can also be used in medicine. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found potential in red peppers, particularly the Capsicum baccatum species, as a natural anti-inflammatory agent. In […]

11/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Research: Eating lentils twice a week can reduce your risk of breast cancer by 24%

Are you already doing everything you can to prevent breast cancer? Sure, you’re exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet with plenty of organic produce, and maintaining a healthy weight, but just how many lentils are you eating? The answer to that last question is more important than you might think, as a recent study shows […]

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